World Down Syndrome Day March 21st

21 Mar World Down Syndrome Day March 21st

Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring genetic condition.
One in every 800 babies in India is born with Down syndrome.
It occurs because of the presence of an extra 21st chromosome.
When the extra chromosome happens to be chromosome number 21, These children may only have triplication of part of the 21st chromosome instead of the whole chromosome, which is called a Trisomy 21

Educating and creating awareness about DS
Advocate for Inclusive schools.
Promote employment opportunities.
To host more events, raise funds to support DS.
Sharing personal stories and experiences through social media to create a network of support and awareness.
Early intervention program means to start the therapies as early as possible.
Sooner you start training the child, better would be the outcome.
The capacity to learn new things is maximum till 6 years of age.

Let’s break the stereotypes.